Our Mission
The Sistah Soul Nutrition Program mission is to promote the health and wellness of African American women through a virtual supportive community that encourages transformative behaviors that leads to better health. Our vision is to decrease the chronic disease rates of African American women by offering resources leading to 1) a healthy lifestyle, 2) habits that lower or eliminate the need for prescription medicines, and 3) emotional well-being
OVERVIEW
As a community, African American women experience a higher rate of diseases as compared to women of other races. The Sistah Soul Nutrition Program is a 12-week journey towards better health and wellness aimed at women of color. Developed based on the successful The Girlfriend Getaway: Sistahs At The Well Retreat, this wholistic program’s goal is to provide the necessary tools to:
- Preventive Health
- Decrease reliance upon traditional medicine
- Manage Weight
- Jumpstart an exercise regimen
- Provide accountability and support
- Enhance nutrition
Features include:
- Six Class Modules featuring Nutrition, Emotional/Mental Wellness, Behavioral, Physical, Sleep, Support Systems
- Medical Assessment by a team physician
- Weekly printables
- Small Breakout Sessions
- Meal Preparation Classes
- Movement Program
- Small Group Breakout Sessions
- And more...
Jacqueline Glass,
The Founder’s Journey
In 2010, I was diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hypothyroidism. The doctor prescribed medication for each condition and told me she would see me in three months. My goal was to eliminate the medicines due to their harmful side effects and take control of my health. I enrolled in a local nutrition-based program focused on plant-based eating, exercise, and small group support sessions. In the first month, I lost 17 pounds and continued to alter my food choices through plant-based eating and increased daily movement. The result was adapting to a new way of thinking about food, attaining my ideal weight, and eliminating all prescription-based medications. My results inspired me to create programming that improves African American women’s overall health. The goal is to teach women HOW to make THE exact lifestyle changes that lead to better nutrition and wellness. We are our sister’s keeper, and our virtual program will offer an accountability community for women motivated to work on their health.
stats
African Americans have higher rates of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes – the four major risk factors for heart disease. Here are the sobering statistics.
Heart Disease
Heart Disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women in the U.S.
Heart Disease 50%
Rate of black women have some form of heart disease (clogged arteries, stroke, heart failure, or abnormal heart rhythms)
Hypertension 39%
Rate of black women with hypertension
Obesity - 34%
Rate of black women who are obese
Obesity - 50%
Black women are 50 percent more likely to be obese than white women
Diabetes - 25%
Rate of black women over 55 years of age with diabetes, nearly twice the rate of white women.
Diabetes – 60%
African Americans are 60 percent more likely than white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes.
Lung Cancer
The No. 1 cause of cancer death for black women is lung cancer.
THE PROGRAM
In a culturally affirming virtual environment, Sistah Soul Nutrition uses a group-based approach to address the health concerns of African American women while providing options to understanding personal health journeys. Six core segments are covered in weekly sessions that can increase your overall health and wellness. Here are just a few of the topics. Images are samples only.
Behavioral
Nutrition
Emotional/Mental Wellness
Physical
Sleep
Support Systems
Registration Includes
- Health Assessment (recent bloodwork)
- Weekly meetings
- Program Modules
- Lesson Recordings
- Movement Classes
- Tools and Resources Handouts and Printables
- Small group sessions
- Meal Preparation Demonstrations
Meet the team
Sistah Soul Nutrition has gathered a group of highly regarded instructors to lead you to better health. Weekly classes are facilitated by licensed medical professionals, nutritionists, and certified wellness and transformation coaches. From celebrities to laypeople, their clients have experienced remarkable improvement in their health and wellness.
Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Barbara Joy Jones-Parks
The Energy Queen – Yoga & Energy
Romy Toussaint
Registered Dietician
Jessica L. McAllister
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Fitness Expert
DANNY crawford
Yoga & Breathwork
Nicole Kodjoe
Nutritionist
Patrick Kodjoe
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